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Behemoth

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Metaphorical UsePlay
Often used metaphorically to describe businesses or organizations that dominate their field. SlideThe software behemoth has monopolized the market.
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Can imply unwieldiness or excessive power that might be perceived negatively. SlideThe behemoth of bureaucracy slowed down the process.
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Used to suggest that something has a strong or significant impact in its industry or area. SlideTheir new product became a behemoth in the tech world.